I got a text yesterday from a friend that read, “Morning. We are just getting over Covid. Good times.” Ugh, what? She went on to share that it was “annoying, but manageable” and that they “actually got a ton done...
Read MoreHow to keep the HANGRY monster at bay (hint: your kid needs food)
Tell me you’ve been there, too. When it’s 10am and it’s snack time. And everyone seems totally fine, totally into Barbies or science or whatever. So snack time comes and snack time goes. Sans snack. All is calm. Until it...
Read MoreHow to escape swim diaper hell
This post was almost a cry for help. Until another mom took pity on me and showed me the light. (Thanks, Alison!) Now I can do the same for you. All I can say is that I’m looking forward to...
Read MoreWhy you can AND SHOULD take a kid-free vacation
Terrified to leave your littles for a little time away with your honey? Here's why you should just do it. Plus, tips to make the transition easier for everyone.
Read MoreMomma’s off duty at 8 (and don’t you forget it)
I don’t really do New Year’s Resolutions. I also didn’t grow up giving up stuff for Lent (because in the 80s, Baptists didn’t know what it was.) And I don’t have a quarantine bucket list. To compensate, I randomly set...
Read MoreSwimming sans tampon (and other weird things to try)
I’ve got a couple secrets to share, so lean in close. Then go tell the sisterhood. Because we can all use a few more tips on dealing with the hiccups, lady-like gas or how to rock a beach party when...
Read MoreFinding the silver lining in this quarantine mess
How are you fairing through all this? Here's how one mom's struggle with postpartum depression prepared her to cope with the new normal.
Read More25 ways you’re most likely to succeed at life
Were you voted “Most Likely to Succeed” in high school? Not me! Thank God. That’s way too much pressure to live up to. Also, what does that even mean? Do you wanna take a little QUIZ to find out? I’ve...
Read MoreIt’s time for Mary Poppins to homeschool your kids
Ok, sure, Mary Poppins can teach your kids about resiliency, and finding joy in little things like feeding birds, and how to use your imagination. But this movie is basically the governess you didn’t know your kiddos needed. It’s 2...
Read MoreThe 3-day potty boot camp
Are you ready to take the plunge? To lock yourself away for THREE DAYS with a toddler? Other than maybe losing your mind, this is totally worth your time. Pee-pee nirvana is within reach. For your convenience, I’ve included affiliate...
Read MoreComfort-eating is the new ME time
Oh, hello there, coronavirus. You’d like me to work-from-home and parent-from-home and school-from-home? That there’s a TALL ORDER. I’m not really up to the challenge. Mostly because I’m not sure how to fit ME time into this new equation. And...
Read MoreAre you ready to be a guest blogger?
This is your chance. To tell your story. To embrace your gifts. To bring hope to others. Because this mothering thing is hard. We need each other. We need to know we’re not alone in our struggles. We need the...
Read More10 things to make you smile. Today.
I’m struggling, y’all. I’m sitting in the parking lot of Aldi and I’m losing it. I had one job: brave the grocery store crowds and bring home seltzer. I have failed. All that’s left in there are waters flavored with...
Read More8 tips to get your baby on a sleep schedule
How do I remember those first couple months as a new mom? “Fondly” may not be the first word that comes to mind. New baby snuggles: awe-some. Lack of sleep: awe-ful. I do remember when we all made it to...
Read More10 super fun things my kids don’t do. Because: BEDTIME.
At 7pm, life in our house gets a little cray cray. I turn into an automaton with one goal: get the boys in bed by 8. And, yes, it takes an entire hour to make this happen. Especially if #RockStarDad...
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